Halfmoon Township is a rural area that has long been a major source of agricultural products. This rural atmosphere, with its low population density and proximity to the cultural attractions of Penn State University, has become appealing to people who have historically dwelled in or near a city; consequently, over the past twenty years, the population has increased dramatically, while the farming population has decreased. Still, Halfmoon Township has maintained its rural feeling, with all the associated pros and cons that come with country living.

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SMITH ROAD PROJECT: TENATIVE START DATE OF MID-AUGUST: FURTHER NOTICE AS MORE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED.

Questions and discussions from the Smith Road project open house on June 24th, 2015.

Mailboxes:We have temporary mailboxes on saw horses if need be, but the contractor should keep them in place but mail service will not be disrupted. After work is done Engineer will do a walk through before final payment, and if there are any problems (citizens don't like driveway millwork), then it will be corrected or mailboxes, etc. by the contractor.

Description of Work:Widening at TowHill will add a foot of pavement on each side and another foot of gravel. Two feet on each side and four foot total.

The pavement will be prime coated with oil and stone berming to contain the rocks.

Since the curve is being widened so curve will be 22 feet wide and therefore lined (must be at least 20 foot to be striped).

Work to be completed by contract by 8/31/15, but Hawbaker feels it will be two days widen and two days to pave, Don thinks an outside of seven. Hawbaker says end of July or first part of August.

Curve Widening: Traffic continues

Paving: Since it’s the whole width, and the seam will be, a minimal disruption, but some may be sent around for a day around two hours.

All work in Township ROW (is 16.5 feet from centerline on each side per deed of dedication)

Will be informing people when the actual date of start.

Speed:Will be redoing speed study after it’s done and will be doing a speed study the next two weeks before it’s paved. Don says it is right now 25 mph on this curve and Don says he does not think it will increase, but will verify by speed study after it is done to show if this is correct.

Notification of Services:Contractors will notify: EMS, Fire, Police and CATA, but Don will be doing also.

Don has signage that he will post (11 x 17) at Charlotte and Tow Hill both directions stating: “Road to be paved next week.” We also will contact through snail mail and have asked everyone at the meeting for emails.

There has been an accumulation of sweatshirts and jackets in the meeting room at the Municipal Building. If any of these items are yours please stop in the office and claim them by 07/16/2015. If they are not claimed staff will take the items to Goodwill.

The Park and Recreation Board of Halfmoon Township is planning an outdoor movie event for Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Municipal Park. The movie will start at dusk - approximately 7:00 p.m. Further details will be available at a later date.

The Board of Supervisors will hold budget meetings on September 9th at 6:30 p.m., September 10th after the regular meeting and September 14th at 6:30 p.m. These meetings are open to the public and citizens are welcomed to attend.

The Board of Supervisors will hold an open house after their regular meeting on Thursday, August 13th, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the open house to discuss the parks plan that the Park Consultants are recommending for possible future park improvements. Citizens are encouraged and welcome to attend.

ClearWater Conservancy created this video to showcase our restoration efforts in the Spruce Creek watershed in Central Pennsylvania. By bringing together businesses, landowners, anglers, partner agencies and our own base of supporters, ClearWater is working toward restoring streams in our backyard to benefit people and wildlife all the way to the Chesapeake Bay.

The Board of Supervisors would like to initiate a Good Neighbor Recognition Program, so if you would like to thank a neighbor or citizen in the Township for a good deed please contact townshipclerk@halfmoontwp.us and the Board of Supervisors will mention this recognition at their next meeting.

Halfmoon Township is now contracting with Patton Township for the Zoning Officer position. Mr. Ken Soder, can be reached at 814-234-0271 or by email at zoningofficer@halfmoontwp.us

Mr. Soder has office hours from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, except on Wednesday when the office is closed from noon to 1:00 p.m. Please identify that you are from Halfmoon Township when calling to inquire about a zoning question.